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Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips will power Anduril's new BlueChip laptops. Anduril Industries and Qualcomm have announced plans for a new line of BlueChip laptops designed around a supply chain focused on the United States and its allies. The laptops will use Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series processors, with Anduril aiming to source around 90% of the first model's components from the US or allied countries. Founded by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, Anduril is developing the BlueChip platform primarily for government, military, and security applications. The company aims to reduce dependence on overseas manufacturing while building domestic production capabilities for key laptop components. The first BlueChip laptops will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series chips, which also power Windows laptops from manufacturers such as Microsoft. However, Anduril and Qualcomm have not disclosed the exact processor model or the complete hardware specifications of the upcoming systems. Anduril plans to assemble circuit boards at its Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio. The company also intends to expand its US manufacturing capabilities to cover laptop enclosures, battery components, and other hardware parts. Although the initial models will rely on a supply chain spanning the US and allied countries, Anduril wants to bring more stages of production under domestic control over time. Functional prototypes are already available, and preorders are planned for 2027. Anduril has not announced a specific release date or final pricing, but Luckey estimates that the laptops could cost around 20% more than comparable high-end consumer PCs. The higher price reflects the company's focus on supply chain security and domestic manufacturing rather than competing directly with mainstream laptops on cost. The first BlueChip systems are intended for government agencies, military organizations, and security-conscious customers, so they are not expected to appear on typical consumer retail shelves during the initial launch. According to TechCrunch, Luckey also hopes to expand the project into US-made consumer laptops in the future. However, the company has not confirmed a timeline or specifications for those products. For now, the BlueChip project will focus on establishing a laptop manufacturing platform that can serve customers seeking greater control over where their computer hardware is produced. I'm Jani, a dedicated Tech Writer and Reviewer at Xiaomitoday. With a passion for exploring and dissecting the latest in technology, my mission is to bring you insightful and comprehensive reviews that empower your decision-making in the fast-evolving world of gadgets and tech.

Anduril and Qualcomm's BlueChip aim to bring laptop production onto US soil. Published Oct 27, 2026, 11:48 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Summary. * Anduril and Qualcomm launch BlueChip to build laptops manufactured in the U.S. * 90% of parts come from U.S. and allied suppliers; plan aims for a fully domestic supply chain by 2027. * BlueChip laptops target government and critical industries; availability expected around 2027. As the US banks on its computer hardware capabilities, XDA Developers is seeing companies bringing production lines over to America. Anduril and Qualcomm have helped spearhead the movement with their BlueChip product line, which aims to create laptops fully on US soil. Anduril and Qualcomm's BlueChip aims to produce laptops wholly within the US. It's an ambitious goal, but they seem confident. Over on the Qualcomm newsroom, the partnership announced its plans for the BlueChip product line. More than 90% of the cost of the components BlueChip will use are "sourced from U.S. and allied-country suppliers," but the production line hopes to further reduce reliance on non-US suppliers by 2027. Eventually, BlueChip hopes to get a "fully domestic supply chain" up and running in the long term. Despite not being totally domestic from the word go, it's still off to a good start: BlueChip laptops will be manufactured in the United States, with circuit board assembly planned for Anduril's Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio. Anduril is developing domestic production capabilities for enclosures, battery components, and other hardware while qualifying suppliers and preparing for production. Anduril and Qualcomm do admit that, while the US has already "invested billions of dollars" in making semiconductors, it still needs assistance overseas for getting "circuit boards, displays, batteries, and other components." However, BlueChip is taking a phased approach that should see all of these components made in a US production line in the future. So, what's the end product of all this? Well, Anduril and Qualcomm's partnership will hopefully produce something purchasable in 2027, and they're currently called - you guessed it - BlueChip laptops. For now, it won't be something you can pick up off a shelf at your local store; it's seemingly reserved for business use, including "government, defense, first responders, and public safety." However, it may spark something bigger for consumers. XDA Developers'll have to wait and see.

Anduril Industries and Qualcomm are producing laptops designed and assembled in the US, called BlueChip. The computers are meant to supply critical industries through a US-based supply chain.